Nervous System
The olfactory area is located in which cavity or structure?
Nasal cavity
What is the medical name for the flap of skin and cartilage on the side of the head commonly referred to as the ear?
Pinna or auricle
Which of the following is a disposable supply?
Glass slides
Your work ethic is the result of your __________.
professional behaviors
What instrument is used to look inside the ear
Otoscope
The disease that is commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a fatal disorder known medically as:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Which of the following statements is NOT true of typical age-related changes in the human eye?
Visual acuity increases.
Which of the following may be sanitized and reused without further disinfection or sterilization?
Otoscope
The first impression the medical assistant will make on patients, coworkers, and providers is their __________.
appearance
Which of the following consumable supplies is used to preserve a specimen obtained during an exam?
Fixative
What does the central nervous system consist of?
Brain and spinal cord
What fluid flows through the subarachnoid space, directly above the pia mater
Cerebrospinal fluid
Which of the following would you be least likely to find in an examination room
Medications
The world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information is the __________.
American Medical Association
he rupturing of erythrocytes is known as
Hemolysis
The branch of the ANS that is activated in stressful or emergency situations is the:
sympathetic
What substance will enable communication between neurons and muscle, glands, or other neurons?
Neurotransmitters
Which disinfectant would least likely be corrosive or require ventilation when in use?
Hydrogen peroxide
What is the term for the ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings?
Empathy
When organizing tasks on a very busy day, the medical assistant is displaying which professional behavior?
Prioritizing
Which diagnostic procedure involves removing cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space for analysis?
Lumbar puncture
The correct sequence of nerve communication in the central nervous system is:
afferent, CNS, efferent, muscle or gland
How often should you discard a 10% bleach solution?
Daily
When communicating with a patient who cannot speak or understand English, __________.
use a family member who is present as an interpreter
In which of the following examples does the medical assistant demonstrate positive communication?
"This paperwork won't take long at all."